TKL is more cleaner I use to like 75% layouts but they just aesthetically triggered my ocd the layout is just looks wierd to me now. I also prefer 7u space bar bottom row. I'd honestly prefer a TKL don't care if it's a bit bigger.

I love that keyboards like this are exciting enough to illicit this reaction. Love my 60he. Hope you enjoy this if you get it.

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@millz__

5 ай бұрын

What case do you have on your 60he? Mine is ordered, plan on putting lekker 45s in and getting a tofu60 redux for it

At least you like it. Everyone seems to be going to the Keychron Q1 HE after seeing the 80 layout

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

Oh really? I might have to look at that one if its 75%

I was thinking about getting the 60HE should i buy 60HE or wait for 80HE?

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

Depends if you need your F row and arrow keys. do you want that TKL lookin layout or are you fine without for a 60%?

The choice to go to a nonstandard 80% layout is really disappointing for me. TKL is essentially standardized, so its the obvious choice, and while there are a handful of variations to 75%, you still have tons of options for 3rd party, premium cases. As a Keyboard enthusiast who also loves to game, the Wooting 80He essentially fails due to this. Finding an 80% Case is hard enough, finding a Good one is even harder. Finding one that's still in production/affordable is worse, and finding one in this specific key layout is actually just impossible. The only benefit Wooting has for an 80He over making a TKL or 75% is the profit motive. We saw how they released the Alumaze60. Its a cool Case. Its also just a more expensive, worse version of the Tofu60. Now, when Wooting eventually releases their Alumaze80, or whatever they call it, there is no competition, because literally nobody makes 80% Keyboards in this weird key layout. Very lame, wooting.

@shusakudake

5 ай бұрын

there is no tkl standard close to no tkl case is the same there is no standard

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

I fully agree with you. The layout is most definitely not for any other reason than to make sure a good aftermarket case swap is near impossible. Its a sneaky and slightly disheartening move from them in my opinion.

@theonlypanda5827

5 ай бұрын

Was going to get the 60he but I saw this and I'm like I play mmos and I code so I'll just the new one coming so imm just wait for them to have pre orders up

@Iam....--..

5 ай бұрын

@@shusakudake tkl has been close to standardized and 75%s are getting there, there are about 3-4 common layouts for them

@Iam....--..

5 ай бұрын

yeah but rumors are that they are releasing a zinc alloy case for the 80he so it wont be too bad. it may have a unique layout but I've heard the weight of the case is going to be around 2.2kg which is pretty good IMO. honestly as a relatively new enthusiast myself has long as the zinc alloy case isn't a massive disappointment i don't see a huge problem with it

OMG OMG OMG THIS IS MY GREATEST DREAM

What would you guess the price would be?

@Zwylo

3 ай бұрын

probably around 160-170

I’ve never understood why companies don’t just listen to their fanbase. We asked for a TKL, just do that.

what does the led strip do ?

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

I cannot remember although I do remember on the livestream they said it did do something. Sry if there is the VOD for the stream out there I think they talked about it. Thanks for the comment!

My only wish was for it to be a standard TKL layout, not this weird mashup. Giving it a pass

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

You might want to look at the Keychron Q1 HE that I've seen popping up now. We don't know if the hall effect stuff will be as polished but it might be an alternative option.

@Bambus3000

5 ай бұрын

@@ZwyloI took a quick look after reading a few comments about it in the 80HE reddit thread, and honestly it's not for me. I'm holding out hope that Wooting still recognizes the loss in sales going the arrogant we know best route and reconsider.

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

👍

@Dubulcle

5 ай бұрын

​@@Bambus3000 "loss in sales" what are you on about?

damn this would literally be my endgame board, really need to get some cash to drop on the pre order

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

Me too my friend.

small line of rgb?

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

What do you mean? do I like it? personally no. but hey as long as I have my F row and arrow keys. Thanks for your comment!

@CalyX.

5 ай бұрын

@@Zwylo So it really isn't notification lighting for capslock scr lk numpad? just a small line with led rgb ?

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

I'm not too sure.. I think it might have some functionality I remember them talking about it on the Livestream but I cant remember what its for. Sry xD

@CalyX.

5 ай бұрын

@@Zwylo Guess we'll see i am also looking forward to this keyboard and i thought that would be the key lock notification lights but yeah

Not digging that design at all. Kinda dissapointed ngl

@ciw8688

5 ай бұрын

Its lying between tkl and 75% to satisfy everyones need, most people buy wooting for there performace so look is not that important to them

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

Got to admit I was really hoping for just a 75% but its not too much bigger and yeah I don't really like that light strip but hey. It all comes down to the price to be honest. If its mega expensive there just isn't any point.

@8020Alive

5 ай бұрын

+1 it's so big and bulky. Old school. Not my thing either. Wonder who will make the world's first low profile HE keyboard?

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

@@8020Alive True low profile HE might be like the pinnacle of pure input 👀

@scaredlittleboy7086

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, the design isn't that interesting or good looking tbh

why did they have to go and try and be unique lol. All they needed to do was making a 75% layout which is the most common layout bought these days.. And instead they used this odd layout with wasted space, not as much as a tkl but still not needed. Also that little rgb light strip makes it look like a cheap chinese keyboard. So many budget customs have one just like that lol. I mean, thank god we will have an option that isnt TOO tiny or TOO large, but this is mad underwhelming.

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

I would agree about the layout and the light strip...

@DelScully

5 ай бұрын

@@Zwylo either way I will probably still buy it tho as it's better than the 60 and the full size haha. Just a bummer because if it was 75%, being able to mod and change out the case would be much easier.. thats the only thing I like about the 60!

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

Damn yeah this goofy layout really does hurt the chances of any real good case swaps. I didnt think of that. They probably designed it that way so they can sell an aftermarket alu one or something and get big money out of the custom keeb scene.

@DelScully

5 ай бұрын

@@Zwylo yeah most likely which is whack on their part imo! I guess we will see though!

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

Agreed.

I HATE IT Not because it's bad, but because they filled the tkl slot with a 75% Wooting tkl he top mount never coming 😔

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

😔

Im too poor to get this 😢

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

Don't worry I'm sure next year there will be some cheaper Hall effect switch boards my friend!

Not 75%,not TKL,just...this.

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

mhm...

i hope its 200 usd or less

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

I hope so too otherwise It will probably be a pass for me.

The design looks absolutely horrible, I was hoping for a streamlined 75% keyboard from Wooting but I'm gonna have to pass on this horrendous... thing.

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

😔

the design is so bad i wont be getting that

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

fair enough.

yes the design is trash. Personally im all about functionality and performance though, as ive got other typing keyboards and dont care about how a gaming keyboard looks.

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

It should perform hopefully better you would think than the 60HE so yeah.

@zNefty

5 ай бұрын

@@Zwylothat would be awesome but i think it will perform the same which is good enough for me

Lmao the wooting60he will still be the best gaming keyboard of all time, this crap ain’t got nothing on it prob a downgrade with more keys if u ask me

@DonRaynor

5 ай бұрын

Casual gamers maybe But most people actually need/want F row.

@runzi3711

5 ай бұрын

@@DonRaynor for what purpose?

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

why would it be a downgrade? I personally like my F row for shortcuts and use in most games. Thank you for your comment!

@k90v85

5 ай бұрын

@@runzi3711what tf you doing if you aint using function keys

@runzi3711

5 ай бұрын

@@k90v85 u don’t need function keys to play games wtf?

No, it won't be $400. The 60HE was $175, and the full size was $195. The HE80 will be around $200.

@Zwylo

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I did it for visual effect will probably be around 200-220 like you said yeah. ty for the comment

@ayefare

4 ай бұрын

So I can afford it

@Zwylo

4 ай бұрын

👍@@ayefare

Non-floaty design in 2024.. smh.. Looks like DIY keeb. If i wanted one i would make it myself. This shit is going to be hard to clean.

@snaeb-ps3bd

5 ай бұрын

What's wrong with a closed design? Just curious, I've been using it for years and I never had a problem

@Tirith2708

5 ай бұрын

@@snaeb-ps3bd It looks dated, bulky and is harder to maintain and clean. It looks like DIY keeb

@snaeb-ps3bd

5 ай бұрын

@@Tirith2708 Looking like a "DIY" or custom keeb is a good thing in my opinion. It's harder to clean but it's better for sound and it's harder to kill it with small spills.

@Tirith2708

5 ай бұрын

But why would i then want Wooting over other top tier brands that have products that look the same. Braindead decision. Marriage of sleek design and nice tech under the hood was what made Wooting so nice. They are generic now. (but with crappy layout)

@snaeb-ps3bd

5 ай бұрын

@@Tirith2708 They still have the best implementation of this technology, it'll be a while before anyone else truly catches up. You do have a good point though, personally I'd go for the Keychron Q1 HE because of its better layout and better compatibility with mods and other parts.